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9mo ago

CrowdStrike Outage Disrupts Millions of Windows Systems Worldwide

A faulty security update from CrowdStrike led to one of the largest IT failures in history, affecting critical infrastructure and major corporations.

Overview

  • 97% of affected Windows systems running CrowdStrike's Falcon software are now back online.
  • The incident caused significant disruptions, including delayed flights and impacted emergency response systems.
  • CrowdStrike CEO has been called to testify before Congress to explain the failure and mitigation steps.
  • The financial impact on Fortune 500 companies is estimated at $5.4 billion, with the healthcare sector hit hardest.
  • CrowdStrike promises more thorough testing and phased rollout of updates to prevent future issues.